Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort finish

Aroma: red fruit, youthful primary lift

Palate: direct fruity attack, easy weight

A cardinal red that speaks of its youth, with an intense nose full of red fruit nuances and a direct, fruity palate.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sausages
    A young unoaked Mencía is the everyday match for a grill.
  • Ham and cheese bocadillo
    Low tannin and freshness make it easy alongside a sandwich.
  • Meatball stew
    Direct red fruit sits with a simple tomato-based stew.

History

Viña Migarrón is the family's main label. The Tinto is made entirely from Mencía grown in the estate's own vineyards and in controlled plots around Villadecanes, fermented for fifteen days in temperature-controlled stainless steel.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Bernardo Álvarez · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
No oak; fifteen days of temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
ABV
13.0%
Production
380,000 bottles
Price
€5-8 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage

Frequently asked about Viña Migarrón Tinto

What does Viña Migarrón Tinto taste like?

A cardinal red colour that recalls its youth, with an intense nose full of nuances of red fruits.

How long is Viña Migarrón Tinto aged?

It sees no oak. Fermentation runs fifteen days in temperature-controlled stainless steel.

When should I drink Viña Migarrón Tinto?

Drink young, within one to three years of the vintage, served between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Viña Migarrón Tinto?

Grilled sausages, a ham and cheese bocadillo, or a meatball stew.

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